Stephanie and Zach are about to have their first baby, a little girl who they are going to name Nora. If Stephanie is like the average mother in the United States, she is about ____ years old.
A) 19
B) 22
C) 26
D) 28

Question

Stephanie and Zach are about to have their first baby, a little girl who they are going to name Nora. If Stephanie is like the average mother in the United States, she is about ____ years old.
A) ​19
B) ​22
C) ​26
D) ​28

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average age of first-time mothers in the United States is currently 26 years old, which is older than it has been in previous decades. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choices A and B, 19 and 22 years old respectively, are too young and unlikely given today's societal norms. Choice D, 28 years old, is also possible but slightly older than the current average.

Stephanie and Zach Are About to Have Their First Baby